I.A. Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

II. Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the United Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

III. Board Announcements

IV. Public Comments: Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The Board Parliamentarian will be the timekeeper and will inform the speaker when they have one (1) remaining minute. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them.  Comments must address items listed on the agenda. The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively. If not, the person shall be directed to the appropriate policy, as noted in BED (LOCAL), to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Pursuant to 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, no Board Member or Administrator may respond to a member of the public, unless such response is a recitation of District policy or a statement of specific factual information. When a speaker comes to the podium, please indicate what agenda item you will be addressing. Furthermore, please refrain from mentioning any employee's name and any complaint about any employee's duties or responsibilities should be channeled through the appropriate grievance policy.  Additionally, pursuant to board policies BED (LEGAL) and BED (LOCAL), drifting from the stated topic or becoming disruptive shall result in a warning from the board president.  A second violation will result in forfeiture of your allotted time and removal from the board meeting.  Disruptions include speaking on behalf of  or against a person running for political office, promotion of a for-profit organization, or advertisement of products or services to the Board.

V. Recognitions

V.A. ITV DEPARTMENT – NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION (NSPRA)

V.B. DISTINCTION DESIGNATION CAMPUSES

VI. Consent Agenda Items

VI.A. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VI.B. Approval of Budget Amendment

VI.C. Tax Roll Adjustments for 2013-2014

VI.D. Resolution to Approve the 2014 Appraisal Roll as the 2014 UISD Tax Roll

VI.E. Approval of Internal Audit Plan 2014-2015

VI.F. Approval of Amended Internal Audit Dept. Charter

VI.G. Approval of Awarding Bids, Proposals and Qualifications

VI.H. Approval of Amended Interlocal Agreement (JP Court Coordinators) for 2014-15

VI.I. Approval of Sale of Salvage Equipment

VI.J. Approval of Requests from Board Members in re: Use of Board of Trustees Discretionary Funds for Various Projects/Campuses

VI.K. First and Final Reading of Policy DIA (LOCAL): Employee Welfare - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

VI.L. First and Final Reading of Policy EIF (LOCAL): Academic Achievement - Graduation

VI.M. Second Reading of Policy DGA (LOCAL) - Employee Rights and Privileges - Freedom of Association

VI.N. Second Reading of LOCAL Policies in TASB Update 100

VII. Items for Individual Consideration

VII.A. Approval of Board Minutes for the Month of August 2014

VII.B. Approval of Donations

VII.C. Renewal/Extension of Delinquent Tax Contract

VIII. Closed Session: Board will adjourn into closed session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Act

VIII.A. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney

VIII.A.1. Discussion re:  Superintendent's Duties and Responsibilities

VIII.B. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.072 Discussion on the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property
Discussion of Proposals for Sale and/or Acquisition of Real Property

VIII.B.1. Discussion regarding entering into a Purchase and Sale of Agreement for the purchase of Lots 1,2,6 and 7 Block 12, McPherson Acres Unit IV, Laredo, Webb County, Texas from Dorado Management, Inc.

VIII.C. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel

VIII.C.1. Conduct Annual Evaluation for Superintendent of Schools

VIII.C.2. Discussion, including consultation with Legal Counsel, regarding rescission of the proposed termination of Jennine Whitehawk's term contract that took place on June 17, 2014, and all matters incident thereto

VIII.C.3. Discussion, including consultation with Legal Counsel, re: proposed termination of school nurses’ term contracts for good cause

VIII.D. 551.071 Consultation with Board's Attorney
551.076 Deliberation regarding Security Devices/Personnel

VIII.D.1. Discussion, including consultation with Legal Counsel, regarding proposed Interlocal Agreement with the County of Webb (SEE Task Force Program)

VIII.E. 551.074 Discussion of Personnel or to Hear Complaints against Personnel
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices

VIII.E.1. Police and Security Overtime

VIII.E.2. After School Adventures Program

VIII.E.3. State Compensatory Education

VIII.E.4. Col. Santos Benavides Elem. Student Activity Fund

VIII.E.5. Clark Elem. Student Activity Fund

VIII.E.6. Status of on-going Audits

IX. Reconvened from Closed Session, the Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session

IX.A. Approval of Annual Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools

IX.B. Action to rescind the proposed termination of Jennine Whitehawk's term contract that took place on June 17, 2014 and approve resignation agreement regarding same

IX.C. Action regarding entering into a Purchase and Sale of Agreement for the purchase of Lots 1,2,6 and 7 Block 12, McPherson Acres Unit IV, Laredo, Webb County, Texas from Dorado Management, Inc.

IX.D. Action re: proposed termination of school nurses’ term contracts for good cause and authorize Superintendent to send notice of same

IX.E. Action in regards to Interlocal Agreement with the County of Webb  (SEE Task Force Program)

X. Adjournment